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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,247.80, 316,871.70 and 86,678.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,247.80, 316,871.70 and 86,678.20 is: 130,017.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,247.80 : 316,871.70 = 86,678.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,247.80/316,871.70 = 86,678.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,247.80x = 316,871.70 × 86,678.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,247.80x = 27,465,868,586.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,465,868,586.94/211,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,017.30

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